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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/9

 Vietnam, ASEAN cooperate in tourism development, PM allows Hà Nội to choose flyover investor, Vietnam-WB Group partnership framework focuses on inclusive growth, Hau Giang to experiment RoK bio-products on rice

German national football legend Joerg Heinrich visits VN

 Vietnamese football fans, for the first time in the country, have a chance to meet German National Cup and football legend Joerg Heinrich during his visit to the country.

Minister of Public Security urges stronger ties with Japan, Turkey

 Minister of Public Security To Lam received Special Ambassador for Japan-Vietnam Relationships Sugi Ryotaro and Turkish Ambassador Akif Ayhan in Hanoi on September 22.

Japan’s justice ministry keeps all-round cooperation with Vietnam

The Japanese Ministry of Justice will continue comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam to help the Southeast Asian country perfect its legal system, Minister Yoko Kamikawa said.

VN’s integration achievements spotlighted at UN General Assembly

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh highlighted Vietnam’s active and proactive international integration at the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22.

Many countries consider Vietnam important partner in Southeast Asia

Officials of many countries and international organisations have affirmed they consider Vietnam an important partner in Southeast Asia and Asia-the Pacific during bilateral meetings with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Asian U16 qualifier: VN beat Mongolia 9-0

 Vietnam trounced hosts Mongolia 9-0 in their second Group I match of the AFC U16 Championship qualifier in Ulaanbatar on September 22.

Vietnam, China deepen border defence friendship

 The fourth Vietnam-China border defence friendship exchange programme is taking place in the northwestern province of Lai Chau and China’s south-western province of Yunnan from September 23-25. 

Vietnam ranks fourth at ASEAN Para Games 2017

 Vietnam won a total of 161 medals, including 40 gold, standing fourth in the medal tally after seven competition days of the ninth ASEAN Para Games in Malaysia.

Dance Festival “Europe Meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” 2017 to come this week

VietNamNet Bridge - The annual dance festival “Europe meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” will take place for the seventh time this year in Hanoi and HCM City.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 23/9

 Vietnam ships first batch of dragon fruit to Australia, Startups honoured for climate change response initiatives, APEC forum to boost women’s integration, economic power, Vietnam Airlines resumes service on Hanoi-Tuy Hoa route

How environmental pollution is ruining the Mekong Delta

 The Mekong Delta is a land carpeted in endless shades of greens, a magical water world that is being destroyed by climate change and environmental pollution, says the Vietnam Environment Administration.

The “Godfather” of Vietnamese Social Enterprises

 VietNamNet Bridge – After many attempts, I finally got to meet Jimmy Pham - a man of large stature and a gentle smile. He is single, but much busier than those with a family.

Hang continues an endless journey

Ngo Thi Thuy Hang gave up her stable, high-paid job in Ho Chi Minh City to move to Ha Noi, almost 1,800 kilometres away. She has seemingly forsaken her youth in the quest for martyrs’ remains,

High-tech park development needs more effective mechanisms

Hi-tech parks are considered important factors in facilitating the nation’s science and technology development. 

Vietnam plans for a half-a-billion-dollar museum: Is it worth the cost?

When life becomes stressful, I often visit museums to seek a moment of tranquillity in life. The Vietnam National Museum of History is one of these places. 

Technology transfer law is set to transform local tech

Vietnam is boosting its science and technology efforts for sustainable development, as the majority of its technology is outdated. The Law on Technology Transfer passed by the NA in June provides new policies to settle some of these issues.

Painted film about Van Gogh to screen in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – The world’s first fully painted film, reflecting the life and career of Vincent van Gogh, will open in Viet Nam on October 6.

We want high quality gov’t reports, not rosy ones

Phan Xuan Xiem, former member of the Party Central Inspection Committee, speaks to the newspaper Khoa hoc & Doi song about the need for high-quality reports reflecting reality, not rosy reports.

Housing a communal tradition for centuries

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Van Ky remembers the dinh (communal house) mostly as a place of festivities, full of laughter and gaiety.